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20 September 2012 Timmy Smith, Pacific Grace, the art of giving; Robyn Kerr and Bill Vickery for the Waiheke Honey; Cara Tahapehi for the slushy and the Waiheke Soap Company, Ringawera Lavash, Passage Rock Wines, Rangihoua Estate and Waiheke Herbs for donating towards the ‘goodie basket’. Also Mr Dooley for taking time out of his compost patch and bringing his lovely assistant Daisy. If we have omitted anyone please accept our apologies and know that you were very much appreciated. Thank you everyone who donated goods and their time and the wonderful Kaleidoscope kids that came along, entertained and worked their magic. The Kaleidoscope committee Merci! The cinema was full and after some nice wine and food people enjoyed the movie. I am pleased to say that the Waiheke French Club can now write a cheque of $1574 for the cinema. All those helping and providing services did so voluntarily as a contribution to the club’s fundraising. We want to thank Gulf News for advertising the event. It was impressive evidence of your readership. Thanks also to Patrick and Rose who made beautiful crêpes, Dale, the kind bar manager (who worked without a fee) and also Dee, the Artworks cafe manager. Merci to all who came, c’était une soirée formidable! Danielle Fillion, Waiheke French Club Committee Direction change I was surprised to see the plans to change the direction of the headland sculpture walk. How is that going to help the cafes and restaurants and local businesses based in Oneroa? In previous events, buses have delivered visitors to Oneroa and the cafes, restaurants and shops did a roaring trade. By setting up a “large marquee complex” at Matiatia I guess local businesses will be charged a ‘fee’ to set up and sell their products there, so they will need to get extra staff and produce in order to operate in two locations. I remember the Rugby World Cup and the marquee at Matiatia. Sadly on that occasion it cost more to set up the marquee than any business made. By bussing people to the start of the walk from Matiatia, all visitors will be by passing Oneroa. Up to 32,000 visitors will come to Waiheke but will not spend a $1 in Oneroa and help cover the rent and staff costs of new and established businesses. Graham Hooper, Ostend 20 September 2012 Waiheke’s weekly briefing on local news, current affairs, events and the arts $2.00 (Incl GST) DON’T WAIT ANOTHER DAY TO GET TICKETS: Kiwi music veteran Greg Johnson will be coming to Waiheke for one night only at the end of November as part of a nationwide tour. He will be playing at the newly upgraded Osti Bar in Ostend on 29 November, supported by a full electric band. Tickets go on sale this Thursday 20 September. Story page 39. Resource consents on agenda for local board meeting this Thursday Page 9 Native species returning to gulf islands Motutapu Island, Waiheke’s neighbour in the Hauraki Gulf is celebrating its pest-free status with a heritage festival event on Sunday 30 September. Story page Planners reverse at Wharetana claiming ‘mis-communication’ Page 10 letter S Poetry recital a success The first of what may become a series of fireside poetry recitals was held at Fenice Restaurant, in Oneroa on Wednesday 12 September. Despite the cold night, it attracted a small and attentive audience of about 20, including a few from overseas, said performance poet and organiser Pita Rikys. He deemed the evening most enjoy- able and a success. “We are attempting to do several things with the recitals,” he explained. “Use a good, central but intimate venue on a quieter week night, foster an interest in the work of local poets and poetry generally and provide a lead up to the Waiheke Book Festival in late October. “I also wanted to give people a chance to hear work from their favourite poets performed,” he added. On Wednesday Mike Johnson, who read several of his published poems, very ably filled the mystery guest poet slot and others, including some poems for children, drew appreciative applause from the audience. Pita read a selection of his own poems and work by Dylan Thomas. The next recital is scheduled for Wednesday 26 September, at the same venue, commencing at 7.30pm. Attendance is free but people are advised to book to be sure of a seat. • Read Gulf News online, from anywhere $70$70 for a one year subscription direct to your inbox every Thursday morning 7 to subscribe, phone on 09 372 5055, email accounts@ waihekegulfnews.co.nz or visit www.waihekegulfnews.co.nz and follow the ‘read Gulf News online’ link. 12 January 2012 Your weekly briefing on local news, trends, opinion and the arts Molière and minuets at Onetangi’s Pages 16 and 19 • sustainable living Pages 10 and 36 • Great Plum Drive aims for juicy returns Page 12 Comprehensive Dining Guide on page 30 Wings over the gulf: ‘Manunui Otakamiro’ by renowned New Zealand artist Don Binney is among the artworks currently on display at the Cable Bay Vineyard Gallery. The exhibition is presented in association with the Gow Langsford Gallery in Auckland. Festival sets sail towards iconic hall $2.00 (Incl GST) 21 June 2012 Winter’s shortest day Matariki rising Heralded by the rising of the star constellation known as Matariki, the Maori New Year traditionally signals a time for connecting with and giving thanks to the land, sea and sky. It was also a time for the community to come together, look back at the year gone by and plan for the future. Left – Hokianga Whakapau Karakia by Ku Bailey is part of an exhibition celebrating Matariki at TOI Gallery in Oneroa. See the arts on page 30. asked to ‘confirm support’ to reopen two-way Esplanade Page 12 Board $2.00 (Incl GST) Vrnda Duncan, above, dressed for her role as Yum Yum in The Mikado, knits socks backstage as part of ‘Knit in Public’ Day. Story page 20. Wharetana buildings could arrive by barge Page 9 ‘inconclusive’ Page 11 Golf course damage 6 September 2012 Waiheke’s weekly briefing on local news, current affairs, events and the arts $2.00 (Incl GST) A HELPING HAND: Waiheke concrete specialist Brett McDonald, above, was part of a team who installed concrete water tanks at a Ugandan babies’ home last month. Story page 18. HABITAT: Former New Zealand television presenter and entrepreneur Belinda Todd, right, offers advice on choosing the right light in our fortnightly home makeover series on page 20. Meningococcal alert for Auckland region Page 7 Wharetana Bay hits consent snag Page 13 Waiheke flashmob on a roll Page 14 2 August 2012 Read Gulf News online at www.waihekegulfnews.co.nz Local Board Page 17 business rate rises over 10 percent Page 16 beneficiary numbers drop Page 11 TROLL APPEAL: Six-year-old Te Huruhi Primary School student Riley Hunt, above, made a very cute troll in Kaleidoscope Performing Arts’ packed out production of The Toylight Zone at Artworks Theatre last weekend. Review and pictures page 20. Photo Phillipa Karn. $22 million Church Bay mansion a big win for Lite-House Waiheke design and build company Lite-House won top honours in the Master Builders Home of the Year regional awards in Auckland last weekend for two Waiheke homes at Te Rere Cove and Cable Bay. Story page 13. Island’s Most ‘Four wellbeings’ can go says $2.00 (Incl GST)